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the -NH2 and -OH groups in chitin can react with various chemical groups such as carboxylic
acids and aldehydes to form derivatives with unique properties for various applications.
(AHMED and IKRAM, 2017).
Overall, the unique chemical and physical properties of chitin, influenced by the -NH2 and -
OH functional groups, make it a versatile material with potential applications in various fields,
including biomedicine, food, agriculture, and environmental industries. (THOMAS et al.,
2020) (AHMED and IKRAM, 2017).
Miscellaneous Properties
Chitin is a versatile polysaccharide that has several unique properties (HASAN et al., 2022),
some of them are mentioned in the figure below:
Figure 6:Chitin Proprties